UMass Chan Medical School Faculty Publications

Title

An Evidence-based Guide for Obesity Treatment in Primary Care

UMMS Affiliation

Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine; UMass Worcester Prevention Research Center

Publication Date

2016-01-01

Document Type

Article

Subjects

Behavior Therapy; Counseling; Evidence-Based Medicine; Goals; Humans; Obesity; Patient Care Team; Primary Health Care; Referral and Consultation

Disciplines

Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Health Psychology | Mental and Social Health | Preventive Medicine | Primary Care

Abstract

On behalf of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, we present a model of obesity management in primary care based on the 5As counseling framework (Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, and Arrange). Primary care physicians can use the 5As framework to build and coordinate a multidisciplinary team that: 1) addresses patients' psychosocial issues and medical and psychiatric comorbidities associated with obesity treatment failure; 2) delivers intensive counseling that consists of goal setting, self-monitoring, and problem solving; and 3) connects patients with community resources to assist them in making healthy lifestyle changes. This paper outlines reimbursement guidelines and weight-management counseling strategies, and provides a framework for building a multidisciplinary team to maximize the patient's success at weight management.

Keywords

5As Counseling framework, Comorbidities, Obesity, Primary care

DOI of Published Version

10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.07.015

Source

Am J Med. 2016 Jan;129(1):115.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.07.015. Epub 2015 Jul 31. Link to article on publisher's site

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Journal/Book/Conference Title

The American journal of medicine

PubMed ID

26239092

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